I was wondering... would there be any people interested in creating a Reading Group of Classic Literature? We could just choose a book each month, read it and discuss it, just for sheer pleasure. I assume that some people would use translations (as I would! ), but it would be great to discuss so many masterworks as there are in Greek and Latin Literature.
Does it appeal to somebody? Any proposals for the books? I would propose Tacitus' Annales. It is a book that I find really interesting, with some very dark parts, and always entertaining.
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Sounds like an awesome idea, if we could start it in say about a month from now (I'd be done exams then! ) that would work for me.
I propose Seutonius' Twelve Caesars for its entertaining prose and historical longevity.
What about switching between a Romana and a Greek author each month?
EDIT: Of course, using a book readily available on grand ol' textkit would make perfect sense...
I propose Seutonius' Twelve Caesars for its entertaining prose and historical longevity.
What about switching between a Romana and a Greek author each month?
EDIT: Of course, using a book readily available on grand ol' textkit would make perfect sense...
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I'd like to join, but it would depend on the timescale you work out and if the books are available at my school's library. I'd suggest Plato's Republic, it's really interesting - we did half of it at school (really annoying, I hat Zombie for starting and then not finishing books). But as I said, I like the idea, though I'm not sure I could find the time.
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I think we should discuss the timescale, in order to find something that would suit everybody. We may also begin with short works (as you, Emma, suggested, perhaps one of Plato's short dialogues, like Phaedo or Crito) or chop longer works off. About availability, I think most classics can be found everywhere (that is the advantage of being "classics"). Otherwise, there are many translations available on the web.I'd like to join, but it would depend on the timescale you work out and if the books are available at my school's library.
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